Seeds Free Fig & Radish Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This salad is a stunning combination of cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and jammy fresh figs that somehow feels both light and indulgent at the same time. The apple cider vinaigrette ties everything together with a gentle tang, warmed by ground ginger and turmeric for a dressing that's anything but ordinary. A short rest after the first toss lets the cucumber soften just slightly and takes the sharp edge off the radishes, which makes a real difference in the final bite. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley keep the whole bowl bright and herbaceous, while optional chives add a delicate finishing note. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of seeds, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — just clean, whole produce and pantry staples. It comes together quickly and looks gorgeous on a platter, making it an easy choice for a weeknight side or a dish you'd proudly bring to a dinner party.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 bunch radishes (about 10 radishes), thinly sliced
- 8 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, ground ginger, ground turmeric, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform in color, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Combine the sliced cucumber and radishes in a large mixing bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the vinaigrette over them and toss to coat. Let the vegetables sit for 10 minutes so the cucumber softens slightly and the radishes mellow.
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